Investments in Diversification, Commerce and Related Services | GAL ADER-AL D.1.1.1.3

Encontra-se aberto o aviso destinado a apoiar investimentos que promovam a criação e o desenvolvimento de atividades não agrícolas em meio rural, no território de intervenção do GAL ADER-AL.

This support aims to encourage the diversification of the rural economy, job creation, and the revitalization of territories through investments in tourism, local commerce, and local services.

Application period: from September 28, 2026 to November 13, 2026, until 5:00 PM.
Beneficiaries: Natural or legal persons, provided they are SMEs.
Type of funding: Non-repayable grant.
Eligible investment: over €10,000 and up to €300,000.
Support rate: 50%.
Total allocation: €884,943.38.

Objective

This support aims to stimulate the creation and development of non-agricultural activities in rural areas, promoting job creation and the diversification of the local economy.

Investments related to tourism and tourist activities, local commerce, and local services are covered, contributing to the economic revitalization of rural territories.

Eligible projects

Projects aimed at the creation and development of non-agricultural activities may qualify, provided they meet the applicable eligibility conditions.

Project eligibility depends, in particular, on:

• Eligible investment over €10,000 and up to €300,000;
• Development of an economic activity within the eligible CAE codes;
• Compliance with the legal conditions necessary to carry out the activity;
• Tax and social security obligations up to date;
• Sound economic and financial situation;
• Professional capacity appropriate to the activity to be developed.

In the selection of applications, the following factors are valued:

• Size of the eligible investment;
• Project maturity;
• Location of headquarters or tax domicile;
• Internal rate of return of the project;
• Job creation;
• Investments that use or add value to by-products or waste in the production process.

Eligible geographic area

The call covers investments located in the GAL ADER-AL intervention territory, in the municipalities of:

• Arronches;
• Campo Maior;
• Castelo de Vide;
• Crato;
• Elvas;
• Marvão;
• Monforte;
• Nisa;
• Portalegre;
• Sousel.

More information

For more information about support for projects in Alentejo Litoral, contact us via our email.